02311cam a22003133u 4500 35919 UtSlPG 20260610133823.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Coignet, Jean-Roch, 1776-1860 Les cahiers du Capitaine Coignet (1799-1815) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-04-20 Produced by Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Les cahiers du Capitaine Coignet" by Jean-Roch Coignet is a collection of memoirs written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed and personal account of a soldier's experiences during the Napoleonic Wars, showcasing the life and character of Coignet, a representation of the men who fought for the Empire. The narrative captures the hardships, battles, and camaraderie of soldiers, presenting a vivid depiction of military life from a unique firsthand perspective. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Coignet's childhood, marked by hardship and a struggle for survival due to an abusive stepmother. He recounts leaving home with his brother and taking on various labor-intensive jobs, demonstrating resilience from an early age. His life as a shepherd and later experiences working with horses set the stage for a transformation that would eventually lead to his enlistment in Napoleon's army. Through Coignet's humble beginnings, readers gain insight into the circumstances that shaped him, foreshadowing how these formative experiences would influence his future as a soldier. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 Larchey, Lorédan, 1831-1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35919 76762 76762